On Monday, November 1st, each third grader exercised thier right to vote! With voter registration card and picture i.d. in hand, they proudly stood in line at our mock poll. After having their name checked off, they went to a computer where they selected a candidate for president. This was a priceless moment for each student as they experieced what it is like for thier parents, and other adults who would be voting the following day. With George W. Bush winning the popular vote at J.H. House, several students had comments on the election process.
Election day was so much fun! I was so patriotic! The place we went to was called the polls. We couldn't talk or tell other people who to vote for. IT was cool. ~Angel
When I went to vote, I was a little scared of doing something wrong. But I didn't make any mistakes. It made me feel patriotic. I know voting is very important! ~Estefania
Voting was a great thing because other countries don't get to vote. We had to show our i.d. cards and our registration card. We even voted on the computers. ~Ignacio
Yes, it was a priceless moment for our students to place their vote! The student comments you posted here are great examples for me to show them when I teach them how to post comments themselves in lab. Keep up the good blogging...
Posted by: Mrs. Meeler | November 09, 2004 at 01:19 PM
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Posted by: Emelia Hernandez | November 09, 2004 at 02:18 PM
I felt really happy when I went to vote. I knew that my candidate would win. After the people couted the votes.They said that GeorgeW.Bush had won the race.
But it was a close one between the candidates!
Posted by: Brianna | November 29, 2004 at 12:40 PM
Dear Ms.Rikard,
I was so scared about voting.I thought they were going to let 1 person in at a time
but,Iwas wrong about it .Itwas fun voting.
Posted by: Maria | November 29, 2004 at 12:40 PM
Dear Ms.Rikard,
I like the voting story.It was so cool.I was a litte afraid.
Posted by: sonia | November 29, 2004 at 12:41 PM
Ms.Rikard I think it is good to vote.One thing that is very complicated is bieng quiet.But...it was very fun to experiience voting.I think when I grow up it will be easy to me.I think voting is fun.
Posted by: Erica | November 29, 2004 at 12:41 PM
Ms.Rikard I knew George Bush was going to win the election because when I voted I relized almost everybody voted for George Bush.
Posted by: Cesar | November 29, 2004 at 12:41 PM
When we vote in 2004 I vote for John kerr yand I feit happy to vote for hem.
Posted by: armando | November 29, 2004 at 12:42 PM
Dear Ms Rikard,
I felt scared when we voted. I voted for John Kerry. I was wrong. It was so fun and easy to vote.
Posted by: Marcos | December 02, 2004 at 10:31 AM
I don't get to vote in sixth grade but if I did I would definitely vote for Barack Obama. If John McCain's elected, nothing will change. I think McCain is trying to hide from Obama. More importantly, Barack's idea on renewable fuels is right on.
Posted by: JMF002 | September 18, 2008 at 11:24 AM
If I had been old enough to vote for real back then I would probably have voted for George Bush. Now with the upcoming election my choice is Barack Obama. He seems to have tons of good ideas. I'm sure America will be better with Barack Obama in office! Obama's environmental policies will definitely help us go green too!
Posted by: thund7 | September 18, 2008 at 11:37 AM